Oyo Governor Makinde Defends Transparency on Land Issues

The Oyo State Government, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency in managing public assets, specifically addressing the Cheshire Home land in Eleyele, Ibadan. Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, released a statement on Tuesday, denouncing claims made by the Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation as unfortunate and misleading.

The government criticized the campaign organization for resorting to alarmism and unfounded allegations following a radio interview where Honourable Bimbo Adekanmbi, the gubernatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, dismantled their narratives. The statement emphasized that the Makinde administration has consistently demonstrated responsible asset management and public infrastructure expansion since 2019, investing heavily in schools, hospitals, and roads.

The government asserted that all decisions regarding public land are made with due process and public interest in mind, highlighting the irony of those who previously neglected public assets now claiming to defend them.